John Huston
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John Huston
Summary
John Huston is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nevada[2]. He was born on August 5, 1906[3]. He passed away in Middletown[4]. He died on August 28, 1987[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film actor[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], and film producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,041 views/month, #3,595 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Nevada[2], John Huston…
- John Huston died in Middletown[4].
- John Huston was born on August 5, 1906[3].
- John Huston died on August 28, 1987[5].
- Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].
- John Huston's father was Walter Huston[13].
- John Huston's mother was Rhea Gore[14].
- Among John Huston's spouses was Evelyn Keyes[15].
- John Huston was married to Enrica Soma[16].
- John Huston was married to Dorothy Harvey[17].
- Among John Huston's spouses was Lesley Black[18].
- Among John Huston's spouses was Celeste Shane[19].
- A child of John Huston was Tony Huston[20].
- A child of John Huston was Anjelica Huston[21].
- A child of John Huston was Danny Huston[22].
- A child of John Huston was Allegra Huston[23].
- John Huston held citizenship in United States[24].
- English was John Huston's native language[25].
- John Huston's professions included actor[6].
- John Huston's professions included film actor[7].
- John Huston worked as a film director[8].
- John Huston's professions included screenwriter[9].
- John Huston's professions included film producer[10].
- John Huston worked as a writer[26].
- John Huston was employed by Samuel Goldwyn Productions[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1906-08-05[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1987-08-28[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: cfd1a291-222b-493d-aaae-ba1047ec8a58[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Nevada[2], John Huston… he was born on August 5, 1906[3]. His father was Walter Huston[13]. His mother was Rhea Gore[14]. English was his native language[25].
Education
Educated at Art Students League of New York[33], an art academy[34], in United States[35], founded in 1875[36], headquartered in 57th Street[37]; Abraham Lincoln High School[38], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1878[41]; and Hollywood High School[42], a high school[43], in United States[44], founded in 1903[45].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[6], film actor[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], film producer[10], and writer[26]. Employers include Samuel Goldwyn Productions[27], a film production company[46], in United States[47], founded in 1923[48]; Universal Pictures[49], a film production company[50], in United States[51], founded in 1912[52], headquartered in Universal City[53]; and United States Army Signal Corps[54], a branch of service[55], in United States[56], founded in 1863[57].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Maltese Falcon[58], The Treasure of the Sierra Madre[59], Key Largo[60], The Asphalt Jungle[61], The African Queen[62], and Moulin Rouge[63].
Recognition
Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[64], a grade of an order[65], in United States[66]; Academy Award for Best Director[67], an award for best direction[68], in United States[69], founded in 1929[70]; Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[71]; AFI Life Achievement Award[72]; American Campaign Medal[73]; and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[74].
Personal Life
Spouses include Evelyn Keyes[15], a film actor[75], 1916–2008[76], of United States[77], specialised in acting[78]; Enrica Soma[16], a model[79], 1929–1969[80], of United States[81]; Dorothy Harvey[17]; Lesley Black[18]; and Celeste Shane[19]. Children include Tony Huston[20], an actor[82], b. 1950[83], of United States[84]; Anjelica Huston[21], a television actor[85], b. 1951[86], of United States[87], awarded the Donostia Award[88]; Danny Huston[22], a television director[89], b. 1962[90], of Italy[91]; and Allegra Huston[23], a novelist[92], b. 1964[93], of United States[94]. John Huston's religion is recorded as atheism[95]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[96].
Death and Burial
John Huston died on August 28, 1987[5]. He died in Middletown[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[97]. Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
John Huston ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,041 views/month, #3,595 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[98] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[99]
He has been cited as an influence by Paul Thomas Anderson[100], a film director[101], b. 1970[102], of United States[103], awarded the Cannes Best Director Award[104].
FAQs
Where was John Huston born?
John Huston's place of birth was Nevada[2].
Where did John Huston die?
John Huston passed away in Middletown[4].
Who were John Huston's parents?
John Huston's father was Walter Huston[13]. John Huston's mother was Rhea Gore[14].
Who was John Huston married to?
John Huston's spouses include Evelyn Keyes[15], Enrica Soma[16], Dorothy Harvey[17], and Lesley Black[18].
What did John Huston do for work?
John Huston worked as actor[6], film actor[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], and film producer[10].
Where did John Huston go to school?
John Huston was educated at Art Students League of New York[33], Abraham Lincoln High School[38], and Hollywood High School[42].
What awards did John Huston receive?
Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[64], Academy Award for Best Director[67], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[71], and AFI Life Achievement Award[72].
Who did John Huston influence?
John Huston has been cited as an influence by Paul Thomas Anderson[100].